(Changes in society) Prohibition & organised crime Flashcards
When was the 18th amendment?
1918
What did the 18th amendment do?
Banned the sale, transportation and manufacture of intoxicating liquor.
Who supported the 18th amendment? (3)
Women’s groups
Big business
Religious groups
Where was the success of prohibition mainly concentrated?
Small, rural towns that remained ‘dry’.
What are examples of success surrounding prohibition?
Road safety and safety at work improved.
Why did prohibition fail?
5
Impossible to police Poorly funded Smuggling Bootleggers Estimated only 5% of illegal alcohol was intercepted.
What was the impact of prohibition?
2
It failed, criminalising millions of people who simply wanted a drink.
Working-class saloons closed down while middle-class speakeasies were successful.
Gangsterism ___________ even ______ Prohibition _____ in 19___.
a) continued
b) after
c) ended
d) 1933
Who was a prominent gangster in the 20s?
Give evidence.
Al Capone
Did $70 million worth of business.
What took place in urban areas dominated by gangs?
Police and political corruption
How did prohibition end?
When FDR introduced the 20th Amendment in 1933 - it was then up to individual states to decide.
Why was prohibition supported/introduced?
Religion, domestic abuse and the production of German beer.
